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UAH ChemE students bring home awards

HUNTSVILLE – Several University of Alabama in Huntsville chemical engineering students recently won a number of awards at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Southern Student Regional Conference. The ChemE […]

Another person's treasure: World’s Longest Yard Sale set

GADSDEN – Each year, bargain hunters, yard sale connoisseurs, treasure seekers and those who just like to haggle make their way through northeastern Alabama for the biggest yard sale shopping […]

KIND program to benefit UNA nursing students

FLORENCE — Officials with the University of North Alabama and Helen Keller Hospital have recently signed a learning agreement that establishes the Keller Initiative for Nursing Diversity (KIND) Program. The […]

Trucks, tractors battle it out in Lexington

LEXINGTON – The high octane action and thunder of big trucks and tractors are back at Lexington Motorsports Park next month for the annual Lexington Truck and Tractor Pull. Sanctioned […]

Huntsville City FC to salute first responders

HUNTSVILLE — If you see dozens of first responders at Sunday’s Huntsville City FC soccer match, there is no need to be alarmed. The club is hosting First Responders Night […]

HSV begins construction on cell phone waiting lot

HUNTSVILLE – Have you ever arrived at the airport to pick someone up, but they were a little delayed in arriving, and you are not allowed to stop at the […]

Chamber hosts summer events for interns

HUNTSVILLE – According to the U.S. Department of Education, hiring interns offers numerous benefits to a company and the intern. For the intern, the position gives a student real-life, real-time […]

A tea party and all that jazz in Constitution Park

HUNTSVILLE — What better way to wind down a patriotic holiday week than to cap it off with tea and jazz in Constitution Park? Tonight is Jazz Night at Piper […]

HUNTSVILLE – Apple Hospitality real estate investment trust just awarded the Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Research Park two prestigious Apple Hospitality awards. The Hilton-branded hotel was chosen for the […]

Krueger named HAAR, ValleyMLS CEO

HUNTSVILLE – After a months-long search, Huntsville Area Association of Realtors & ValleyMLS.com has handed the keys to Kurtis Krueger as CEO. He will start Aug. 1. “I am honored […]

HUNTSVILLE – The red kettles are heating up as the Salvation Army of Huntsville prepares to grow with Claudia Bucher as director of development. Bucher, who starts Monday, will be […]

HUNTSVILLE – The high heat, oppressive humidity and periods of little to no rainfall typical of Alabama summers can cause flash droughts that threaten agriculture, the state’s largest industry. Alabama […]

MONTGOMERY — Seven members of the Alabama House of Representatives were appointed to committees following the vacancy left by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) at the end of the 2023 legislative […]

Off The Record: Latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama ‘Don’t bet the farm’ … unless it’s profoundly profitable  A sizable staple of the Huntsville region is said to be […]

City to add warning signs after gator attack in South Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — As housing development increases in the area, the domain of wildlife is invaded. Sightings of coyotes and red foxes in yards and on streets have become more frequent. […]

BOAZ — One snake’s curiosity led to a widespread power outage Wednesday that affected hundreds of North Alabamians. While the wayward snake was proven to be the cause the outage, […]

Report: Rent burden increasing in region, state

TUSCALOOSA — Like the rest of Alabama, North Alabama has seen the cost increase for a person or family to comfortably afford to pay rent. Three cities in the region […]

Madison welcomes Smith as facilities director

MADISON – Not only is the City of Madison excited about welcoming Gerald Smith as the city’s facilities director, but the fact that he is the first facilities director for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Former Army aviation executive Jeffrey Langhout has joined the Avion Solutions board of directors, the company announced. Langhout brings more than 37 years of experience in Army leadership […]

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Movin' on up! Bank Independent promotes eight

SHEFFIELD – There seems to be a trend happening at Bank Independent. Promotions. Several internal bank team members – eight to be exact – have been promoted in recent weeks, […]

ATLANTA – North Alabama students have skills! And it was proven recently in the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta. Of the 17 skills categories won by Alabama students, 15 were won […]

Miracle Bash fundraiser to aid premature babies

HUNTSVILLE – More than 1,100 babies require the specialized care of the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children each year. Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s 18th […]

Akima completes acquisition of Pinnacle Solutions

HERNDON, Va. — Akima, an Alaska Native Corporation, has acquired Huntsville-based Pinnacle Solutions, the company said. Akima is a Virginia-based government contractor with offices in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park. Pinnacle […]